Honda Civic Owners Manual: Starting the Engine

When Driving

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Models with smart entry system

Make sure the parking brake is applied.  The electric parking brake indicator comes on for 15 seconds when you pull ►p the electric parking brake switch. Continuously va ...

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Keys
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system* to lock and unlock the doors and to open the trunk. Smart entry remote* The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the doors when ...